Jessica Friedman ’18 is a Law & Public Policy Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law. Ms. Friedman graduated from the University of Delaware in 2014, receiving both an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies with a minor in History, and a Master’s Degree in Teaching. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Friedman worked as a high school English teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, as well as a Legislative Intern to PA State Representative Mary Jo Daley. While at law school, Ms. Friedman has become involved in a number of clubs and organizations and is currently the Vice President of the Jewish Law Student Association, Chairperson of the National Lawyer’s Guild Gender Justice Committee, and an active member of the Student Public Interest Network, the Health Law Society, and the School Discipline Advocacy Service. In Washington, D.C., Ms. Friedman interned at the Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation & Policy Development, pursuing an interest in K-12 public education policy and reform. Ms. Friedman’s specific policy interests include special education and improvement of nationwide public education.
